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In this preview episode of Survival in the Trenches: Life Beyond Loss, the SITT team—Kelly Chandler, Michael Chandler, and JJ Kirkpatrick—introduces listeners to the mission behind their impactful new show. They share how their work provides a safe space for people to share their stories of profound loss and resilience, offering a variety of resources and fostering empathy and awareness around mental health, PTSD, and tragic loss.
Driven by their “AERO” principle—Awareness, Empathy, Resources, and Outcomes—the team is committed to creating real, lasting change for individuals who have faced unimaginable challenges. The conversation highlights their dedication to partnering with non-profits and socially responsible businesses to maximize impact, focusing on purposeful outcomes over profit. By collaborating with organizations like the PTSD Foundation and leveraging both traditional and innovative technologies, they aim to develop proactive solutions that address critical issues before they escalate.
Through inspiring interviews and heartfelt storytelling, Survival in the Trenches brings awareness to invaluable resources and healing techniques, encouraging listeners to support others or find the strength to seek help themselves.
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“One thing I’ve learned from grief is you can’t run from it. You can’t hide from it. It’s more physically fit than you are. It’s wiser than you are. It’s tenacious, and it will chase you and hunt you down until you accept it. And that’s what I had to go through. And I embraced my grief every step of the way. I cussed, I talked about it. I was mad at God. I said, all you had to do was touch him. And then I have such peace about Liam not being here.”
“Our guiding principle is ‘AERO’: Awareness, Empathy, Resources, and Outcomes. We want to create real, lasting changes in how people find healing after tragedy.”
